Hi Ben!
Good ideas! Typically tools fall under a certain area of the space, so the request would go to the techs of that area, ie. wood, metal, cnc etc… Techs of the areas can spend up to 50 pounds on consumables and things a month, for larger expenses they would go to the Directors to get spending approval.
This is kind of general use, so could be acquired for the space as a whole if it is something that would be obviously beneficial and there is budget. Other times members have done pledge drives, like in the case of the bike stand and the drum sander.
@Brendon_Hatcher - is this what you were thinking for the Dremel area?
Thanks!
Andy